This book analyzes some of the major manpower and social problems encountered by developing countries during industrialization. The first part of the book examines the skill requirements for industrial development in low-income countries, the aims and characteristics of industrial manpower training programs at the national level, the measures…

When six crucial problem areas--ecology, shelter, energy, food, mobility, and telecommunications--were investigated to learn whether there are technological solutions to these problems, the results were discouraging. That is, there are technological solutions to many of these problems, but in none of these fields, with the possible exception of…

The purpose of this study was to develop a model which could be used to analyze the unique subculture of rural Appalachia and its relationship to both the educational problems and needs of the region. The model was intended to provide those responsible for determining the nature and direction of educational change in Appalachia with data vital to…

This anthology of contemporary messages is designed to offer the student a combination of varied readings related to the medium and subject matter of speech communication. The messages involve a variety of speakers and issues. The emphasis is on the contemporary, with special attention given to the relevance of speech communication to our society.…

A conference held to present and discuss new research findings and to consider strategy and tactics for stimulating systematic research on retirement as a normal phase of development is reported. The nine papers, seven of which are followed by discussion reports, presented at the conference are reproduced in this book. The papers and their authors…

To determine the objectives and priorities of the northerners for community development in the North, as expressed by their hopes and aspirations for their own future, the Man in the North (MIN) Project of the Arctic Institute of North America decided to bring together community-development specialists and residents of the Canadian Arctic and of…

This working paper is an overview of the status of population education in early 1972. It is defined as a program which provides for a study of the population situation of the family, community, nation and world, with the purpose of developing in the students rational and responsible attitudes and behavior toward that situation. It is independent…

A rationale within which courses in political studies for secondary credit may be designed is based upon objectives which would contribute to the growth of the individual student, enriching his understandings of himself and of his world. Guidelines for the development of courses appropriate to the needs, interests, and abilities of the students…

A research study considers forces for social change in the United States from both a historical and contemporary standpoint. Beginning with a historical account of American radicalism from before the Revolutionary War through the 1950's to its re-emergence since 1954, particular emphasis is given to different facets of the student movement and…

A model for evaluating an educational program for disadvantaged families (the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, EFNEP) is presented and discussed. The steps in program evaluation are given; these steps are: Rationale; Goals, Intents, Objectives; Antecedents; Transactions; and Outcome. The collection of data is described, and the use…

This document presents an overview of the status of population education in the United States and recommends ways in which federal agencies can provide leadership and support in expanding population education programs. The interdisciplinary nature of population education makes it easy to infuse into existing curricula at all grade levels in social…

This monograph examines the nature of alienation in mass society and mass culture. Conceptually based on the "Gemeinschaft-Gesellschaft" paradigm of sociologist Ferdinand Tonnies, discussion traces the concept of alienation as it appears in the philosophies of Hegel, Marx, Kierkegaard, Sartre, and others. Dwight Macdonald's "A Theory of Mass…

Social problem solving was taught to four groups of third and fourth graders: (1) control; (2) video modeling tapes; (3) tapes plus discussion; and (4) tapes plus role playing. Significant treatment effects were revealed on problem solving thinking, group interaction, and locus of control. (Author/GDC)

Recommends, for teaching English in the upper grades, Malamud's "The Assistant," which deals with the life of a minority group in New York during the Great Depression, and which emphasizes the importance of neighborliness and mutual helpfulness. (IFS/WGA)

Information about materials available on alcoholism is provided. The materials can be used for a unit or mini-course (on the advanced level) on health care in the Federal Republic of Germany with particular emphasis on German teenagers and their concerns. (SW)